What is a photograph?

Hello everyone! First, I would like to thank you for visiting my site. It means so much to me that you stopped by! Second, I have a few questions I would like you to think about.  Feel free to leave a comment on my blog on your thoughts as well.



What is a photograph? What is it worth? Why is it important to be in them yourself? Now if you can please take a moment and think about what your answers would be then go on below.





 






What is a photograph? To me, a photograph is a moment frozen in time. Just looking at it can take me back. Like when I look at this picture here 

I can remember how the sand felt between my toes, the smell of salt water in the air, the sounds of the waves, the people we met (even in this picture with only the ocean), and the fun times we had. A memory can only go so far, with a photograph it is enhanced times ten. Details forgotten come back to me in an instant! It is amazing!

What is it (a photograph) worth? The value varies due to the subject in the photograph. Somethings you just can't put a value on. Like photographs of my children, my family, special events in my life, and my loved ones that are no longer with us. Those mean more to me than say a photo of a park in the fall. Now there is still value in that fall scene, it will still bring back memories of everything I did that day while I was at the park, however it just doesn't have the sentimental value. Example here

This is a photo of my oldest son with MY Dad. I had no clue when I took this photo Christmas morning how much it would be worth to me now.  I can look at this picture and remember all the fun times he had with his Grandson, it does make me wish he was still with us but the memories this one photo holds is priceless!



Why is it important to be in them yourself? For me, the reason is all for my future grandchildren. I know I wont live forever, however my portraits will go on. My Great Grandchildren will see photographs of me with their Grandmother or Grandfather. It is a legacy that I can leave behind. Remember, the photo isn't about you, I ask you to please remember that the next time you book a photo session. it doesn't matter if you have a bad hair day, if you didn't lose those few extra pounds yet, or think your smile isn't bright enough. You still should be in the pictures. Don't put it off until tomorrow. Remember tomorrow is never a guaranteed.

So when is the perfect time for family portraits? During your favorite season of the year. So if you like summer, we can go to a beach, I have no problem driving* out to a beach for family portraits. Winter, I know a few great parks that would look stunning when there is fresh snow. I am sure you get the idea here. So don't wait too long for your family portrait. Make sure you get in there with the family for one or two picture, plus drag your other half in there for some too. I promise it wont hurt.

Remember starting January 1, 2015 my new prices will be in effect. The $50 session fee will be only for Studio portraits**.





*There is a travel fee, fee is based on distance from my studio. If you get someone to sign up the same day you will earn extra prints plus the travel fee will be split. Ask me more about that when booking your session.

**See my website for my new session prices and fees. If you have any questions please email me at oliviajeanwilliams@gmail.com